Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Sorento

While driving on a highway I heard a loud rattling sound coming from the front of the vehicle. I pulled over and ended up having the vehicle towed. The issue was diagnosed and will require complete engine replacement.

VIN is knade243x96586586 2013 Sorento awd - after driving to san diego and back to portland or, our engine began to putter and had issues accelerating and smelled like it was on fire. We also noticed a rattling sound that increasingly got louder. Once home the engine light came on so we took it to the shop we get all of maintenance done and they said that they spoke to kia and from what they see and hear, we will need to get a new engine. They even said they would not work on the engine due to liability concerns. I then called a kia dealership and they said it sounds like I need a knew engine, even with out bringing it to them. Then I took it to the kia dealership I purchased it from. They said it would cost about 500 bucks to have the shop open the engine up but from the sounds and smell they said I will need to get a new engine. Kia has stated that my car is out of warranty and that the engine is not the one that was recalled and in a lawsuit already. The issue with that engine is the same as my engine now. A car that has been maintain religiously by the owners manual and is only 5 years old of which I owned it for 2 of those years, with 125874 miles should not fail like this. I have been trying to work with kia corprate but they keep coming back with I will need to pay for the new engine because the failure was due to poor maintenance (not true) and because the engine I have is no longer being made or used by kia. The cost is between 5000 and 10000 dollars and their good will offer was to pay 1200 of that. They haven't even opened up the engine to find out whats wrong. . . .

The contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a rattling noise under the hood. The noise became extremely loud when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact noticed the rattling noise coming from the engine and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be taken apart. Additionally, the contact stated that the mechanic recommended that the engine be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 12519740, but did not offer any further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.